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I’ve declined in the past for events and plan to decline this year, and have no remorse about it. I’ve made it clear my daughter is immunocompromised and that she is high risk of complications if she gets Covid. We continue to mask, we avoid large group outings, etc. I’ve found that if I’m upfront about it, no one has commented or thought less of me for not attending things. I’ve honestly stopped caring about how it comes off because she is my priority and all that matters. Hold strong and firm! 💛

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Agreed - I have an infant and have made it clear that I am continuing to steer clear of crowds.

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